Environmental Commissions

Thirty-eight towns in the Bayshore Region have environmental commissions. Environmental Commissions advise local governments and act as watchdogs for environmental problems and opportunities. They inform elected officials and the public, serve on committees, research issues, develop educational programs and advocate for sound environmental policies.

Environmental commissions work on many issues, including open space preservation, smart growth, wetlands and water resource protection, green infrastructure, recycling and litter, environmental cleanups, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency and conservation and transportation.

For more information on starting an environmental commission in your town, contact the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) at info@anjec.org.

Bayshore Towns with Environmental Commissions